Hartwood Animal Hospital

05/30/2025

Keeping your furry friend healthy starts with simple steps:

✔️ Schedule regular vet check-ups.
✔️ Protect them from excessive sun exposure.
✔️ Provide a balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight.
✔️ Avoid exposure to harmful chemicals or toxins.
✔️ Keep an eye out for unusual lumps or changes in behavior.

Early prevention and awareness make a world of difference! Let’s give our pets the happy, healthy lives they deserve. 💕

05/29/2025

Know where ticks hide! 🔍

Use this Lyme Disease Prevention Month as a reminder to check these sneaky spots on your pet after outdoor adventures: ears, around eyes, under collar, armpits, between toes, groin area, and tail base. Remember to part their fur!

These parasites love warm, hidden places—a thorough tick check today prevents Lyme disease tomorrow!

05/26/2025

This Pet Cancer Awareness Month, let’s raise awareness and commit to early detection and prevention for our furry friends.

05/24/2025

🐢 Happy World Turtle Day! 🐢
Turtles might carry their homes on their backs, but they still need regular check-ups to stay healthy and happy. 🩺

From shell care to nutrition and more, we’re here to support your shelled sidekick every step of the way.
🗓️ Book your reptile’s wellness exam today!

05/23/2025

May is Lyme Disease Prevention Month! 🐾

Many pet owners believe ticks disappear in cold weather, but these resilient pests stay active anytime temperatures rise above freezing! ❄️➡️🌡️

Protect your pet by maintaining tick prevention year-round!

05/20/2025

Vet assistants: the heartbeat of every clinic. 💙🐾 From comforting anxious pets to keeping things running smoothly, their dedication makes all the difference!

05/15/2025

Don’t forget to check your pet’s paws! 🐾 Regularly inspect for any signs of injury, debris, or irritation to keep them comfy and safe. 🐶🐱

05/14/2025

Knowledge saves lives! 🔍
These warning signs could be your pet's way of saying "something's wrong." Catching Lyme disease early dramatically improves treatment outcomes, so monitor for these symptoms after tick exposure.

Don't wait—a veterinary check when you notice these changes could make all the difference in your pet's recovery journey!

05/13/2025

Transform your backyard into a tick-free zone for your furry family members! 🏡✂️

Regular mowing, leaf removal, and creating woodchip barriers between wooded areas and play spaces keep these unwelcome guests away from your pets.

Remember that ticks thrive in tall grass, leaf piles, and shady areas, so your yard maintenance routine is actually your first line of defense against Lyme disease!

Your dedication to yard care today means healthier, happier pets tomorrow!

05/11/2025

🐾 Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing pet parents out there! 🌸 Whether your babies have fur, feathers, or scales, today we celebrate the unconditional love and care you provide every day. Your dedication, patience, and compassion make the world a brighter place for your beloved companions. So, here’s to the tails that wag, the purrs that soothe, and the little chirps that brighten our mornings. Enjoy your special day, because you truly deserve it! ❤️🐶🐱🐢

05/10/2025

The Leptospirosis vaccine has recently been reclassified as a "core" vaccine, meaning it is now seen as being just as important as the Rabies and Distemper/Parvo vaccines. This article is a great insight into why this change has occurred. Make sure your pet is fully protected, and make sure they're up to date on their leptospirosis vaccine!

The energetic 10-year-old dog faced a life-threatening battle with leptospirosis that underscored the importance of evolving vaccine protocols.

05/09/2025

This month is Pet Cancer Awareness, cancer can affect pets just as it does humans, and early detection is key to better outcomes. Keep an eye out for some common signs:

🔸 Lumps or Bumps: Unusual growths that persist or grow over time.
🔸 Unexplained Weight Loss: Sudden or significant weight changes without changes in diet or activity.
🔸 Changes in Appetite: Loss of appetite or difficulty eating or swallowing.
🔸 Lethargy: Decreased energy or reluctance to exercise or play.
🔸 Bleeding or Discharge: Unexplained bleeding from the nose, mouth, or other body openings.
🔸 Persistent Lameness: Limping or stiffness without an obvious cause.

Regular veterinary check-ups are essential. If you notice any of these signs, don’t wait—schedule a visit to your vet. Early intervention can save lives! 🩺